It’s time for Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur, and there’s a lot to look forward to! This Premier League game is set to bring loads of drama, and goals. Both teams won their first games, so they’re coming in strong and sure. But, can Tottenham beat the tough City on their home ground, the Etihad?

Also, each team has a point to make – City aims to keep up their strong start, and Spurs want to prove they still match up with the top teams.

Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur: Form Guide

Manchester City

Manchester City come in red-hot. They kicked off the 2025/26 season with a 4-0 demolition of Wolves, sending a clear signal that last year’s 3rd-place finish didn’t sit well with them. City’s attack is clicking on all cylinders – Erling Haaland, the Nordic goal machine, already has 2 goals in one game, and even their new midfielders are scoring for fun. In the last half-dozen matches across all competitions, City have pumped in 22 goals and conceded just. That’s an average of almost 4 goals scored per game!

Furthermore, they haven’t lost at home in ages (undefeated in 6 home league games. The confidence in the City camp is sky-high; they’re playing with swagger and an attacking flair that’s scary for any opponent. Pep Guardiola’s men also have revenge on their minds – remember, Tottenham stunned them 4-0 in Manchester late last year, a result that ended City’s long home unbeaten run. You can bet City haven’t forgotten that and will be extra motivated.

Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham Hotspur, on the other hand, are fixing their team, but things look good so far. They had their bad run in the league in many years last year (just above the last spot), but they kicked off this season by beating Burnley 3-0. That victory was huge for morale. New head coach Thomas Frank appears to have galvanized the squad with fresh tactics and belief. Spurs’ recent form (last 6 games) is mixed – 7 goals scored, 10 conceded – which shows inconsistency, especially defensively.

However, a lot has changed over the summer. The departure of long-time star Harry Kane could have been a blow, but players like Richarlison are stepping up (the Brazilian’s brace vs Burnley shows he’s embracing the main striker role). Tottenham’s big challenge is their away form: they haven’t won away in their last 6 league outings.

On the bright side, they do have a curious knack for troubling City at the Etihad, having avoided defeat in their last two visits there. So Spurs might carry a bit of quiet confidence from those past successes. For Spurs, the main task is to stay sharp on defense while under City’s push and grab any chance to hit back fast. If they can hold strong at the start, the stress could move to City when they think back on losing 0-4 before.

Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur: Predicted XI

Man City (4-3-3): James Trafford (GK); Rico Lewis, John Stones, Rúben Dias, Rayan Aït-Nouri; Bernardo Silva, Tijjani Reijnders, Sergio Gómez; Jérémy Doku, Erling Haaland, Phil Foden.

Tottenham (4-3-3): Guglielmo Vicario (GK); Pedro Porro, Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Emerson Royal; Pape Sarr, João Palhinha, Lucas Bergvall; Mohammed Kudus, Richarlison, Brennan Johnson.

City will control the ball and push Spurs deep. Expect City’s full-backs (Lewis/Aït-Nouri) to sometimes invert into midfield (a Pep specialty) to overload possession. Tottenham will likely set up in a mid-to-low block, using Palhinha and Sarr to clog the center and force City wide. They’ll hope to spring quick counters, with Kudus and Johnson’s pace as the outlet. One key battle: Erling Haaland vs Cristian Romero – Romero is a fierce tackler who won’t back down, but can he contain Haaland’s power and movement for 90 minutes?

Another matchup to watch is Jérémy Doku vs Emerson/Porro; Doku’s dribbling can be electric, and if he gets past his marker, Spurs’ defense could be in trouble. On Spurs’ side, Richarlison vs Stones/Dias in the air could be intriguing – Richy is great at winning headers and could target City’s center-backs on crosses. Ultimately, City’s XI oozes talent and cohesion, while Spurs’ XI is a blend of youth and new faces still gelling. That might tilt things significantly in City’s favor.

Betting Opportunities and Odds

Let’s talk odds! StarBet offers a ton of markets for this game, giving you many ways to play. We have a clear favorite in City, but savvy punters know there can be value in various bets. Here’s the latest from StarBet’s odds board.

• 1X2 (Match Result):

As expected, Manchester City are the heavy favorites at around 1.76 to win. A Draw is 3.50, showing it’s not too likely but could happen.

A win by Tottenham is even less likely, set at 5.00, hinting at a big upset. These odds paint a picture: bettors and bookmakers see City as dominant. If you’re risk-averse, City’s low odds might not be hugely profitable alone, but could be useful in accumulators. If you fancy a fairy-tale Spurs win, a small stake could bring a chunky return.

• Double Chance: If you think Tottenham could at least tie, think about a Double Chance bet (Tottenham or Draw). It’s a way to back the underdog with some safety net.

• Goals Over/Under: The Over 2.5 Goals bet is popular here. City’s attack can easily score 3 themselves, and Spurs have shown they can score too. Conversely, Under 2.5 (if you expect a surprisingly cagey match) would have higher odds; but given these teams’ scoring trends, under bets might be sweating it.

• Both Teams to Score (BTTS): “Yes” is an enticing bet here. City scoring at home is almost a given in most matches, and Spurs, even if outplayed, have the talent to nick a goal (they did score 4 in this fixture last year and 3 in their last match!).

• First/Anytime Goalscorer: If you love player bets, look at Erling Haaland as anytime scorers. On Spurs’ side, Richarlison as an anytime scorer might be a good chance. A fun outside pick: Mohammed Kudus to score anytime.

Always check our football betting page for updated odds, and remember that markets may move as team news emerges.

Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur: Prediction

Based on all the analysis, the prediction leans heavily towards a Manchester City victory. Our scoreline shout: 3-1 in favor of Man City.

City’s offense is just too potent, and Tottenham, while improved, likely don’t have the defensive solidity (especially missing key players) to withstand 90 minutes at the Etihad. We foresee City coming out aggressively, maybe getting an early goal to settle nerves. Tottenham could very well get on the scoresheet – perhaps a consolation goal or even an equalizer at some point – but City’s depth and quality should shine through by full-time.

Moreover, when the game opens up, City could pick Tottenham off on the counter for additional goals. We’re backing Haaland to find the net and maybe someone like Foden or Doku to grab one as well. For Spurs, Richarlison or Kudus could snag a goal if City ease up. The 3-1 score covers the bases: City win by a comfortable margin and total goals go over 2.5.

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